Australian researches detect SARS-CoV-2 virus in wastewater from planes and cruise ships

Australian researches detect SARS-CoV-2 virus in wastewater from planes and cruise ships

Australian researches detect SARS-CoV-2 virus in wastewater from planes and cruise ships

Previous reports have shown that the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), has been found in untreated wastewater. While the data is limited, there are no reported cases of a person becoming infected with the virus due to exposure to contaminated water.